Hi all
so I just bought a Xperia Z2 and havent updated yet or else and its been 2 years that i havent had an android phone and i havent been active in the forums alot has changed but i know the basics kernel bootloader recovery ....
there are several rooting methods for Z2 and I would like to know which is best and is less dangerous ?
Should I update before rooting ? OTA or via PC companion ? or if flashing via flashtool is recommended , which firmware ?
to all the developers who have put alot of effort through this,
thank you very much
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Hello, I am very new to smartphones and I need some help about a few things. I tried to find some answers on the forums first before posting, but the amount of new information is quite staggering and I got confused in no time. If I missed any important information for newbs like me please direct me there. I do have good knowledge of PC and programming in general, but so far nothing at all about smartphones.
I have an unlocked Xperia x10a, not rooted, originally from Rogers in Canada now using Fido. I'm running Windows XP SP3 on my PC. I just found out that a month ago Sony Ericsson released a new android update for it that's 2.3.3, but mine is still 2.1.1 and PC Companion says there are no updates when I checked today. Does anyone know if it's officially available in Canada yet?
1. "Carrier-Free"
While I was reading the Sony Ericsson blog about the 2.3.3 upgrade, I noticed it mentioned that the device must be "carrier-free". Is this where "debranding" comes in? I found a link to a website about it:
An easy guide to debranding your handset
but most of the recent comments on there are saying it no longer works. The author made and update that mentioned another way of doing it entirely using the PC companion's "repair" function. Can anyone confirm if that's still a safe way to do it? If not, what's the most common and safest way to do it, and is it absolutely necessary for getting the upgrade?
2. "Flashing"
Is it harmful to my phone by any chance? I'd rather not touch it if there's a good chance that it will break my phone. My understanding so far is that if I want the update or to root my phone this is required? Is the Flashtool found HERE still safe to use today for updating to 2.3.3?
Sorry for the long post, but it's always better to be safe than sorry. Thanks in advance as I try to cram the beginner stuffs in.
Using flashtool is probably the best way for you to get Android 2.3 on your phone.
All you have to do is download and install flashtool on your computer.
There are a numerous number of guides on here that can help you.
Sent from my x10 Platinum
Simplest way to do is root your phone using flashtool, then ask permission and install Xrecovery.
Then flash your decided custom 2.3.3 ROM via Xrecovery.
All you have to do is read, read all instructions related rooting 2.1 and flashing new rom on X10 android development carefully.
Just ask me if you need some help.
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
Yay the 2.3.3 update was released on PC companion today for my phone, so I guess no need to go through the flashing process now
But I guess I will still try to root the phone after the update finishes, so I can get rid of those annoy carrier-bundled apps that keeps running no matter how many times I try to stop them...
Hello, I would like to start by saying a big thanks to everyone in this forum for their effort and their great work.
Model name: SK17i
Firstly i upgraded to 4.0.2.A.0.42 from SE using pc companion and then i followed some guides from the dev section to unlock the boot manager and root the device.
1) i used doomlord's script to root the device
2) i decided to unlock the boot manager for future CM installation
I was thinking if it is possible to get SE upgrades using pc companion without bricking my phone.
Hello I would also like to get an answer to this question.
My girlfriend owns a SE xperia mini pro (model SK17i) and have unlocked the bootmanager and also rooted it with doomlord's script.
I want to know if I will be able to upgrade it using PC Companion without the risk to brick her phone (I have read different posts about phones that got bricked when bootmanagers were unlocked)
Thanks
Im getting a brand new and old model of SE XPERIA Mini ST15i and Im confuse to what type of ROM/MOD? should I will get/use. And what is Flash? that im hearing in rooting an android?
And please teach me what ROM/CUSTOM FIRMWARE? should I will get/install. And If I rooted my brand new XPERIA Mini can i able to back to its original ICS factory settings? And one thing I read some ROMS? that have version 1.3/ 4.4 not sure and many other version? What should i must get? I want a ROm that almost no bugs or could make ur phone hang.. Please teach me Im noob in rooting an android.. I want a ROM that fast no bugs, and stable. Please help.. Thanks in advance!
and I know the android version and the latest. I only want to know what safe, fast, stable, almost no bugs of CUSTOM firmware/MOD/ROm of android? Please teach me I am really confuse and noob in my first time rooting an android. Please help and thanks again
lilflix7 said:
Im getting a brand new and old model of SE XPERIA Mini ST15i and Im confuse to what type of ROM/MOD? should I will get/use. And what is Flash? that im hearing in rooting an android?
And please teach me what ROM/CUSTOM FIRMWARE? should I will get/install. And If I rooted my brand new XPERIA Mini can i able to back to its original ICS factory settings? And one thing I read some ROMS? that have version 1.3/ 4.4 not sure and many other version? What should i must get? I want a ROm that almost no bugs or could make ur phone hang.. Please teach me Im noob in rooting an android.. I want a ROM that fast no bugs, and stable. Please help.. Thanks in advance!
and I know the android version and the latest. I only want to know what safe, fast, stable, almost no bugs of CUSTOM firmware/MOD/ROm of android? Please teach me I am really confuse and noob in my first time rooting an android. Please help and thanks again
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plz search....
there are sticky threads...in which there are guides how to root...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842366
and u were are not supposed to post asking about best and fast custom rom -see herehttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1969555
lilflix7, first of all to understand what is rooting you need to understand the basics of a Linux system, as Android is nothing but a system using the Linux kernel. "root" is like a default administrator account in Linux , which gives you hardware level access. For example giving hardware level access to applications which manage CPU Scaling for battery efficiency. By default the vendors lock out the "root" access just to protect their warranty incase you do something harmful (i.e. deleting important system files") or a malware granting itself administrative privilege to mess with your phone. But some of us have found ways to enable it incase we want better control of our phones for more customization (i.e freeing up some space by deleting unnecessary system applications) and hacking. The methods vary depending upon the make and the models and most importantly the Android Version .. As it sometimes varies between gingerbread and ICS .. With ST15i with ICS please don't consider rooting the phone directly using the scripts, you might end up with a brick.. Downgrade to a Gingerbread Kernel after which you may have a soft brick due to the kernel mismatch, but then you can run the DooMLoRD rooting tool with busybox....After this process switch back to the stock kernel and you are rooted xD .. Please note Firmware 4.0.2.A.0.62 and 4.0.2.A.0.69 are difficult to root on a locked boootloader. So to root gingerbread you need to flash either 4.0.2.A.0.42 or 4.0.2.A.0.58 and then Root.. This might sound hebrew to you as you are new to this phone, so i suggest you to read through the forums before you decide your call. As "rooting" your phone will void your warranty AND MOST IMPORTANTLY BRICK YOUR PHONE if you do something wrong.. Here is a detailed guide on how to root ST15i (talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119?start=0&tstart=0).. I have tried it on my week old ST15i and its rooted flawlessly now xD.. All the very best..
I have bought xperia z ultra yesterday..
I want to try new roms... i am using android since years and have tried different roms of different phones..
xperia have a got a bootloader LB or UB.. m confused where and how to start existing roms? I do not want t brick my device....
somebody please help and answer n guide me....
thanks
Search the many guides. You should find what you need with a little searching.
Thanks for reply... i went through several forums .... i have a locked bootloader with 5.0.2.. am confused with the first step...
1. Should I unlock my bootloader??
or
1. Should I flash with 4.4, then install custom recovery and then flash rooted roms??
I am not concerned of warranty, but m concerned of losing my baseband .. please suggest !!
If you don't care about warranty, unlock your bootloader, flash some kernel with recovery and flash custom ROM.
Regards
vkgupta87 said:
I have bought xperia z ultra yesterday..
I want to try new roms... i am using android since years and have tried different roms of different phones..
xperia have a got a bootloader LB or UB.. m confused where and how to start existing roms? I do not want t brick my device....
somebody please help and answer n guide me....
thanks
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You must unlock bootloader before you install non stock Rom. Before doing this, you must have a recovery.
Hello everyone, i have searched throughly for an xperia z2a rooting method, but i only found those one click rooting apps, which i want to avoid 100% after reading something about being malware/spyware. So, avoid answer containing those methods. Back on the main topic, i unlocked the bootloader, but i cant seem to find a safe method to root my phone, which i want to use it as a kali linux device. The only pre rooted rom i found was taken down from mega. Any help would be appreciated.